Paul Mannion, has strongly indicated that he will remain a part of the Dublin Senior Football panel next year.
Despite being 30 years old, Mannion recently rejoined the Dublin panel after a two-year absence. He showcased his skills with an impressive performance, contributing five points in a victory over Kerry last month.
There has been speculation regarding several Dublin players potentially leaving the team after securing yet another All-Ireland medal.
Mannion, who has already secured seven All-Ireland titles while playing for Dublin, was questioned about his future with the team on Wednesday. His response provided a significant clue that he has no intentions of stepping away from his role with Dublin in the near future.
"As of now, nothing has changed. I need to assess how things go with Crokes and how my body holds up," Mannion stated after receiving the prestigious PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month in Football award.
Your @PwCIreland #GAA / @gaelicplayers Football Player of the Month - Finals is @DubGAAOfficial’s Paul Mannion. Congratulations!#PwCAllStars pic.twitter.com/d4LIMuDYjJ
— The GAA (@officialgaa) August 23, 2023
He expressed his hope of maintaining good health throughout the winter and emphasized that there are typically a few alterations to the team roster at the end of each season. Despite anticipating player departures, Mannion's primary focus remains on maintaining his fitness for the upcoming seasons with both Kilmacud Crokes and Dublin.
"While there's usually a turnover of players, around 30 or more, from year to year, I expect some changes in various aspects. However, my stance remains the same for now. I plan to work on staying fit and injury-free, aiming for success in the lengthy and competitive club championship once again," Mannion concluded.
“At the moment, yeah, nothing has changed. Yeah, I've just got to see how we're going with Crokes, how the body is feeling.
